GOVERNING DOCUMENT AMENDMENT
Your Governing Documents are the cornerstone of your community. We work with our clients to ensure that these documents are updated to work for your protection. Governing Documents may be revised in two ways: They may be completely restated by preparing an entirely new document specifically tailored to the Association's particular needs, or portions of the existing documents may be selectively amended section by section. Which method you choose depends on the wishes of the Board, the effectiveness of the existing documents and the Association's needs.
The process begins with review and analysis of the CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Amendments, and we will work with you to identify any provisions that have been troublesome or difficult to implement or enforce. We will then draft and prepare the ballots and voting documents needed to take the necessary votes, including the membership, first mortgagee and other votes needed. We will also work with the Association to hold town hall meetings and provide educational materials for the membership to inform them prior to any vote in order to increase the likelihood of success when the vote is taken. We will also prepare court petitions if necessary to amend Governing Documents. Additionally, we will prepare the final amendments to the Governing Documents, including recording/filing amendments with the appropriate government entities.
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Affiliations
Fiore Racobs & Powers is a founding member of California Association of Community Managers (CACM), and active in Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the California Legislative Action Committee. We are members of the regional chapters of CAI, including: CAI-Orange County Chapter, CAI-Greater Inland Empire Chapter, CAI-Coachella Valley Chapter, CAI-Greater Los Angeles Chapter, CAI-San Diego Chapter and CAI-Channel Islands Chapter.
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Affiliations
The Firm has received an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell indicating its high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards.
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Affiliations
Attorneys Richard S. Fiore, Janet L.S. Powers, John R. MacDowell and Erin A. Maloney, are members of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). Fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide are admitted to the prestigious organization. Fellows of the College are among the most respected community association attorneys in the country.
CCAL consists of attorneys who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the evolution and practice of community association law. CCAL fellows are also recognized for committing themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
